2002 McLaren F1 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2002 McLaren F1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2002 McLaren F1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
2002 McLaren F1 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
Model | F1 | 505 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |